Essays about: "CSR and profit"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 72 essays containing the words CSR and profit.

  1. 1. A Case Study on How Institutional Pressures and Stakeholder Interaction Impacts Firms' Balancing of Profit and Sustainable Activities

    University essay from Mälardalens universitet/Akademin för ekonomi, samhälle och teknik

    Author : Klara Eriksson; Henna Lakhwani; [2023]
    Keywords : Institutional pressures; stakeholder interaction; sustainable development; corporate social responsibility; strategic stakeholder management;

    Abstract : Research questions: What effects can institutional pressures have on firms' sustainable activities? How can firms interact with their stakeholders to overcome the challenge of being sustainable and profitable?  Purpose: As sustainability is on the agenda for institutions worldwide, there is relevance in elevating the understanding of how institutional pressures impact firms' sustainable activities, and what mechanisms that firms can incorporate when developing CSR activities. Thus, we wish to contribute to the strategic benefits of stakeholder interaction to balance profitability and sustainability. READ MORE

  3. 2. Does CSR Actually Hurt Profitability? A Study on the Impact of US Firms' Corporate Social Responsibility Performance on Accounting and Market Metrics of Financial Profitability

    University essay from Handelshögskolan i Stockholm/Institutionen för marknadsföring och strategi

    Author : Gian Luca Hedenström; Jacopo Breschi; [2022]
    Keywords : CSR; Corporate Financial Profitability; Accounting and Market Profitability; Stakeholder Theory; ESG;

    Abstract : Researchers have long investigated the relationship between firms' corporate social responsibility (CSR) performance and corporate financial performance (CFP) without reaching a consensus. Several scholars highlight the multiple economic benefits that firms increasing CSR performance can enjoy. READ MORE

  4. 3. Controlling Social Sustainability in the Apparel Industry : A qualitative study of how Scandinavian apparel companies control social sustainability in their supplier networks

    University essay from Umeå universitet/Företagsekonomi

    Author : Annie Berg; Julia Swanemar; [2022]
    Keywords : Outsourcing; CSR; Social sustainability; Supply Chain Management; Apparel Industry; Code of Conduct; Measurement; Control; Responsible purchasing; audits; International standards; ILO; UN; workers rights;

    Abstract : The apparel industry is one of the first industries being criticized and publicly shamed for not taking enough social responsibility for the workers in their supply chain. Today, most of the apparel production takes place in developing countries such as Bangladesh, China, Cambodia and Vietnam. READ MORE

  5. 4. Do the Goal Sanctify the Mean? : An event study of how the Swedish market reacts to ESG news

    University essay from Södertörns högskola/Företagsekonomi

    Author : Lillen Nilsson; Kabir Sehgal; [2022]
    Keywords : Abnormal Returns; Average Abnormal Returns; Behavioral Finance; CSR; Cumulative Average Abnormal Returns; ESG; Event Study; Social Contract; Sustainability; Abnormal avkastning; Beteendeekonomi; CSR; ESG; Eventstudie; Genomsnittlig abnormal avkastning; Hållbarhet; Kumulativ genomsnittlig abnormal avkastning; Socialt kontrakt;

    Abstract : The primary objective of profit-maximizing companies has long been seen as satisfying its shareholders. However, this orthodox view of corporate governance has been modernized as corporate social responsibility have become more relevant. READ MORE

  6. 5. Artificial Intelligence and Corporate Social Responsibility in the Online Gambling Industry

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Graduate School

    Author : Kristijan Salihovic; [2021-07-08]
    Keywords : Online gambling; Responsible gambling; Gambling addiction; Problem gambling; CSR; AI; Moral profit; Customer-oriented Moral and Systemic Proactivity; COMSP; Gambling-related Harm Reduction and Prevention; G-HARP; Cloud-based Global Gambling Registry; CGGR; International Gambling Standards; IGAS;

    Abstract : Background: Digital technology and the Internet have created the preconditions for the development of online gambling. Gamblers can play or bet online whenever they want and wherever they are. Gambling should be entertaining, allowing players to keep it in balance with other activities in their lives. READ MORE